The Uttar Pradesh Management Common Aptitude Test UPMCAT is held for admission to
the two year full time MBA / MMS / MIBM / MMEM / MTM / MCM / MFC management courses
offered at University departments, government and private institutions of Uttar
Pradesh.

Introduction:
The UPMCAT test is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) Lucknow
at specified centres for candidates aspiring to enter Management Institutes in the
State of U.P.
Candidates successful in the written test examination are called for the Group Discussions
and personal interviews.

Programs -

On the basis of UPMCAT merit ranking the participating institutes offers the following
programs of study.

Master of Business Adminstration(MBA)

Bachelor of Business Adminstration(BBA)

Master of Finance Control (MFC)

Post Graduation Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)

Eligibility -

Nationality:

Admissions are open to Indian Nationals only. Candidates who have passed the qualifying
examination from an institution / university located in the state of U.P. are eligible
for admission at all the institutions (irrespective of their domicile).

Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from institutions located
outside the State of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for admission to all the courses
at all the institutions and universities inside U.P. except Motilal Nehru Regional
Engineering College - MNREC Allahabad, now known called as National Institute of
Technology (NIT) Allahabad.

Reservation of seats:

21% seats are reserved for schedule caste (SC), 2% seats are reserved for schedule
tribe and 27% seats are reserved for other backward category candidates respectively
on all India basis.

Educational Qualification:

A three year Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or
board.

Candidates who are due to appear at the qualifying examination or have appeared
but results are awaited, are also eligible to take the UPMCAT.

Some institutions (under UPMCAT) specify minimum percentage of marks for admission
to different management streams at Graduation level.

To know about the eligibility criteria in a particular institute, candidates are
required to consult the concerned institute / university.

Exam Pattern -

The UPMCAT Test consists of multiple choice objective type questions to test the
Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical & Abstract Reasoning and Knowledge
of Current Affairs. The test is divided into four sections.

Section A :

Test of proficiency in English Language. The questions cover grammar, vocabulary,
sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, relationship between words and phrases
and comprehension of passages.

Section B:

Test of Numerical Aptitude based on general mathematics, numerical calculation,
arithmetic, simple algebra and geometry. This also tests the ability to interpret
common graphs charts and tables.

Section C:

Speed And Accuracy Of Thinking and decisions making. The test is based on assessment
of figures, diagrams, unfamiliar relationships and verbal reasoning.

Section D:

Knowledge of current affairs related to trade, industry, economy, sports and culture.

Section A :- Test of proficiency in English Language.
The questions cover grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms,
relationship between words and phrases and comprehension of passages.

Section B:- Test of Numerical Aptitude based on general
mathematics, numerical calculation, arithmetic, simple algebra and geometry. This
also tests the ability to interpret common graphs charts and tables.

Section C:- Speed And Accuracy Of Thinking and decisions
making. The test is based on assessment of figures, diagrams, unfamiliar relationships
and verbal reasoning.

TENTATIVE DATES : - Generally the Uttar Pradesh Management
Common Aptitude Test (UPMCAT) is held in the 3rd week of May every year

TEST CENTRES : -

Agra

Ahmedabad

Allahabad

Bangalore

Bareilly

Chennai

Dehradun

Delhi

Faizabad

Ghaziabad

Gorakhpur

Hyderabad

Jhansi

Kanpur

Kolkata

Lucknow

Meerut

Mumbai

Nanital

Ranchi

Varanasi

APPLICATION : -
Information brochure (containing full details) along with application form
can be obtained either from the Office of the Controller of UPMCAT or from the other
locations as specified by the UPMCAT office.